Part time data and research specialist
QuakeLab is on the search for Data and Research Specialist! This is a part-time role with an annual salary of CA$30k - 36k a year (based on experience). The role will include group benefits including medical, dental, and EAP, 4 weeks of paid vacation, 2 weeks off at the end of the year, and unlimited mental health days. QuakeLab provides Inclusive Benefits, an annual budget meant to build a life and environment that allows you to bring your best self to work. This is a fully remote role but may require some travel.
What is an Data and Research Specialist
Data and Research Specialists at QuakeLab are focused on two areas of work: data and research in support of projects, and data and research for equity and development. Our Data and Research Specialist would gathers and analyzes data from various databases and sources, performing statistical and/or mathematical programming, developing reports and visual representations, developing and/or maintaining databases, and providing consultation, technical assistance, and coordination for a wide variety of projects or other research exercises; advises and assists Inclusion Specialists in determining the appropriate statistical methodology to meet their project needs and objectives; uses various statistical and mathematical software packages to summarize and interpret statistical results; and designs, implements, and coordinates project and study activities and process improvements.
How do Inclusion Strategists work with each other and clients?
Most QL projects require at least a team of three people (2 strategists, 1 data specialist) to be completed successfully. These teams predominantly work on the Design Thinking for Inclusion process, a 6-12 month process that includes rigorous assessment and data collection, a design thinking workshop and an action plan. Data and Research Specialists will also take on non-client focused work including designing internal methodology and protocol, taking on research initiatives and more.
Must have competencies for this role:
These are competencies that must be demonstrated in your application in order to qualify for an interview.
Experience designing data collection exercises;
Experience analyzing data, especially using specific tools and platforms;
Experience visualizing data.
Below is a breakdown of the core role of an Inclusion Strategist that gives some guidance about the skills and competencies desired, as well as the kinds of activities that they will be expected to take on as an Inclusion Strategist.
Ok, we know the table below looks super intimidating, but please note, successful candidates are not required to have all these competencies, we ask that you are open to coaching, learning on the job and being transparent about what you do not have experience doing.
| Core job role | Competencies + what Specialists will be assessed on | |
|---|---|---|
| Data and Research Specialists may be expected to engage directly with clients and main points of contact. This may include, but is not limited to: - Potential client sales meetings - Proposal discussions - Project kick off meetings - Project scope meetings (defining and aligning on scope of work) - Email communications during a project - Status updates and presentation of findings |
Strong communication skills, timely responses, knowledge of QL’s offerings and method, project management | |
| Data and Research Specialists will need to have an understanding of the QL method, approach and ethos in order to speak to stakeholders about what we do, and what we don’t do this will include, but is not limited to: - Our stance on diversity trainings (eg. unconscious bias training) and the behaviour change approach in general - Structural change approach vs. Behaviour change approach - Trauma mining - Best practices for collecting data - Indigenous pedagogies |
Research, fluency with QL’s approach | |
| During projects the Data and Research Specialist will collaborate with Inclusion Specialists and other staff to: - Implement a plan to collect and analyze data - Design or customize QuakeLab’s Survey - Create a research plan for any secondary research that will be required throughout the project - Identify primary and secondary data that should be used and visualized in final reports |
Data ethics, research, relevant tools and platforms | |
| As the organizational support for data and research, Data and Research Specialists will be responsible for: - Querying reports for problematic data - Transferring data among different formats for analysis purposes - Review statistical output for consistency and quality - Prepare tables and quality graphics of statistical results for inclusion in interim and final reports, presentations, etc. |
Data ethics, research, relevant tools and platforms | |
| As the organizational support for data and research, Data and Research Specialists will be responsible for: - Ensuring all data is stored securely and in line with QuakeLab protocols, policies and ethical data collection and storage processes - Maintain and build research repositories - Source new research and new data for team use |
Data ethics, research, relevant tools and platforms | |
| Data analysis and segmentation will be a collaborative exercise for Special Projects and QuakeCare Specialists. A significant aspect of this role will include: - Drawing insights from multiple primary and secondary sources; - Synthesizing academic, peer reviewed, informal and formal data from multiple sources in service of articulating and identifying client challenges and solutions; - Collaboratively work through primary data, hundreds of data points to select pain points and articulate them for clients. |
Data analysis, critical thinking, secondary review, analysis, written communication, collaboration, brainstorm | |
| Data and Research Specialists will take on some work in the development of publicly accessible research, data and materials (primary and secondary). They will be key in sourcing the data, developing it for public access and maintaining the integrity and usefulness of this material. These may include: - Industry or specific subject reports - Visualized data for social media - Tools and resources |
Market assessment, audience identification, effective communications, marketing and communications, documentation and mapping | |
| Although bilingual competency is not a requirement for this work, some Special Projects and Data and Research Specialists will be bilingual and may work in multiple languages for multiple projects and clients. | ||
Non-client work
| Non-client work | How it will affect your core role | |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusion Strategists are expected to take on at least one non-client focused project at any time. This project can be assigned, however, it is preferred that Strategists take some time to identify a project that is aligned with QuakeLab’s work/needs with their areas of interest/expertise. Non-client projects can include: - Product development - Research and studies - Innovative structure design (ie. new ways to manage conflict, etc.) QuakeLab will do its best to ensure this non-client work does not turn into another job eg. Inclusion Strategists taking on the role of accountant at QuakeLab. However, we will need the support and candidness of Inclusion Strategists to flag when they’re work is beginning to reflect a whole new role. |
This is considered development work that will have a positive effect on your ability to do your work and have an added level and understanding to the insight you bring to your colleagues and clients. We recommend managing these as a project (workplan, start and end date, deliverables, etc.). |
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Application process
Send your resume and cover letter to hello@quakelab.ca. Your cover letter should clearly articulate how you meet the must-have competencies and if relevant, the desired competencies. Because one of the skills w'e’ll be looking for is writing and attention to detail, take you time to ensure grammar and spelling are double checked.
We’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so we’ll contact you after reviewing your application and will invite you to an interview. Here’s what you can expect from the interview:
A 45minute long interview with pre-sent questions focusing on your skills and experience;
You may be asked to provide a writing sample;
A second interview may be required for follow up questions. There is a chance we may just do this over email though!
If you are successful in the first two interviews, you will be invited to participate in a third interview that will give you an opportunity to interview us! We think of the recruitment process as a reciprocal and you should take this opportunity to establish if we’re a good fit for you;
At this stage we will be requesting and checking your references;
If you are successful we will make you an initial offer over email, if you accept, we will share a contract and together, determine a start date;
You will be compensated for your time interviewing with us.
Diversity, Equity, Justice and Accessibility
We aren’t perfect.
We’ve gone through some really strong, and not so strong recruitment processes in an effort to walk the talk and build an equitable recruitment process and overall work environment. We try to be proactive about how to make this happen, but your feedback and your requests for accommodations are welcomed and encouraged. You can submit your requests for accommodations to hello@quakelab.ca along with your applications, and we’ll do our very best to meet your needs. Remember, accommodations can be expansive and individualized, this can include video-off interviews, phone call instead of video call, closed captions, and so much more!